Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island

Welcome to the Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island page. The documents below have been designed to help RadMD users navigate the prior authorization process for each program Evolent is responsible for. Additional process-specific training tools and modules can be found via links on the Resources tab at the top of the screen.
If you have any questions about our programs, please contact your dedicated Evolent Provider Engagement Manager:
- Practice Success (Advanced Imaging/Cardiology)
- Mara Grimm (Musculoskeletal/Physical Medicine)
Effective January 1, 2026: Evolent will manage Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island D-SNP members (INTEGRITY for DUALS and DUAL CONNECT Plans) for existing Evolent programs.
Advanced Imaging and Cardiology Program
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Provider Education Presentation
- Facility (site of service) Entry Guidance for Evolent Authorizations
- Utilization Review Matrix - 2026
For access to our Advanced Imaging tip sheets/checklists, click here.
For access to our Cardiac tip sheets/checklists, click here.
Interventional Cardiovascular Program - Effective 1/1/26
- Grace Period Process for Same-Day Service Changes
- Scope of Service
- Facility (site of service) Entry Guidance for Evolent Authorizations
- Utilization Review Matrix - Medicaid
- Utilization Review Matrix - Medicare
To view our interventional cardiovascular training video, click here.
For access to our Cardiac tip sheets/checklists, click here.
Musculoskeletal Program - Effective 1/1/26
For scheduled Musculoskeletal surgeries, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island requires inpatient level of care in the hospital to be authorized through the health plan separately and only initiated after the service has met Evolent's medical necessity criteria and issued an approval. If the member requires inpatient level of care for the procedure, please contact the health plan for associated inpatient level of care authorizations of Evolent approved procedures.
- Provider Education Presentation
- Scope of Service
- Utilization Review Matrix (Hip, Knee, Shoulder) - 2026
- Utilization Review Matrix (Spine) - 2026
For access to our Musculoskeletal tip sheets/checklists, click here.
Physical Medicine Program
For access to our Physical Medicine tip sheets/checklists, click here.
Physical Medicine Program - Integrity MMP - Effective 3/1/2025
For access to our Physical Medicine tip sheets/checklists, click here.
Peer-to-Peer Process
For access to our peer-to-peer process, click here.
Conservative Treatment Forms
For access to our conservative treatment forms, click here.
Clinical Guidelines
- Clinical Guidelines
- Refer to the Utilization Review Matrix document to view specific codes managed by Evolent.

